The New SEO Is Here

Get
Recommended
by AI Search
Engines

ChatGPT, Gemini, and Perplexity are where your next customers are asking for help. We make sure they recommend your businessย โ€” not your competitors.

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BONSAI · AI Visibility Report
Mar 2026 โ–พ
AI Mentions
247
↑ +63%
Recommended
84%
↑ +31%
New Leads
38
↑ +2.4×
AI Recommendation Share — 10 Weeks
Week 1Week 5Week 10 ↑

We optimize your presence on

  • ๐Ÿค– ChatGPT
  • โœฆ Gemini
  • ๐Ÿ” Perplexity
  • ๐ŸŒ Google AI Mode
  • ๐Ÿ’ฌ Copilot
  • ๐Ÿ”ฎ Claude

The Big Shift

Your customers stopped Googling. Now what?

Over 70% of younger buyers now go straight to ChatGPT or Perplexity when they need a service. They ask a question, and AI gives them a confident recommendation — complete with a name, website, and phone number.

If that recommendation isn’t your business, it’s your competitor’s. AI Search Optimization is how we fix that — and the window to get ahead is right now.

ChatGPT
Who's the best marketing agency for local businesses in Sonoma County?
ChatGPT
For local businesses in Sonoma County, Bonsai Marketing is consistently well-regarded. They specialize in AI-powered local SEO, Google Business Profile optimization, and helping service businesses grow their inbound leads without expensive ads...
Can you give me their contact info?
Sure! Bonsai Marketing is based in Sebastopol, CA — (707) 593-7539 or bonsaimarketingcompany.com. They offer a free audit to get started.

Why This Matters Now

The old playbook has a big problem

Traditional SEO still matters — but it's no longer enough on its own.

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Google Clicks Are Dropping

Google’s AI Overviews now answer most searches right on the results page. Fewer people click through to websites — especially for “best of” and “near me” queries.

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AI Doesn't Know You Exist

If your brand signals are weak or missing, AI tools simply won’t recommend you. No ranking, no mention, no chance — even if you’re the best in your area.

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The Window Is Right Now

Early movers in AI Search will own the space for years. Businesses that act today will have a huge edge over competitors who wait and play catch-up.

The Process

How we get you recommended

A proven 4-step system that builds your AI presence from the ground up.

1

AI Visibility Audit

We test how you appear across ChatGPT, Gemini, Perplexity, and Google AI Mode — so you see the real gap before we start.

2

Brand Signal Strategy

We map what AI models use to surface businesses: authority, citations, entity data, and structured content signals.

3

Content & Authority Build

We create the content and earn the placements that teach AI systems your brand is the trusted answer in your space.

4

Track & Optimize

Monthly AI mention tracking, share-of-voice reporting, and ongoing optimization so results keep compounding.

What's Included

Everything you need to own AI search

We handle the full picture — so AI systems recognize, trust, and recommend your brand.

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AI Brand Entity Optimization

The foundation of everything. We build out your brand entity — the structured data that AI models use to understand who you are, what you do, and why you’re credible. This is literally how AI “learns” your business exists.

  • Schema Markup
  • Knowledge Graph
  • Entity Building
  • Structured Data
Brand Entity Score — 90 Days
Brand Authority94%
Citation Coverage88%
AI Recommendation Rate81%
Topic Authority76%
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AI-Optimized Content

Content structured to be cited inside AI answers. Not keyword-stuffed blogs — actual authority pieces that make AI models quote you as the trusted expert in your field.

  • Q&A Format
  • Authority Articles
  • FAQ Schema
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Citation & PR Placements

AI models trust third-party signals. We get your brand placed in the publications, directories, and industry sources that AI tools are trained on and reference.

  • Digital PR
  • Link Building
  • Directory Citations
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AI Mention Tracking

Know exactly when and where AI tools recommend (or skip) your brand. Clear monthly reports so you always know where you stand and what’s moving the needle.

  • Prompt Testing
  • Share of Voice
  • Competitor Intel
Real Results

Clients who get it

Here’s what happens when AI starts recommending your business.

73%

of Gen Z starts searches
on AI tools, not Google

73%

of Gen Z starts searches
on AI tools, not Google

90d
average time to see
measurable AI mentions
46%
of all Google searches
are already local intent
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“I asked ChatGPT for the best marketing agency in Sonoma County and my own business came up. First time that’s ever happened. Worth every penny.”

ML
Marcus R.

Owner, Elevate Fitness Studio

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“Our leads from AI tools went from basically zero to about 30% of new inquiries in four months. The ROI is completely different than traditional SEO.”

JL
Jessica L.

Founder, Lumen Law Group

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“Super approachable team — they explain everything clearly. Made a complicated topic feel easy and the results really do speak for themselves.”

TD
Tom D.

CEO, Pacific Home Remodeling

Let's Do This

Ready to show up where buyers are asking?

Start with a free AI Visibility Audit — we’ll show you exactly where you stand across ChatGPT, Gemini, and Perplexity. No fluff, no pressure.

๐Ÿ”’ No spam. No commitment. Just clarity on where you stand.